New York Times best-selling author Cinda Williams Chima is well known for her Seven Realms fantasy series. When commoner Han Alister finds his friend Rebecca on the edge of death, saving her life becomes his number one priority. Then he learns that Rebecca is really Raisa ana’Marianna, heir to the Queendom of the Fells, and he’s devastated—for more than one reason. But he’ll have to ignore his personal feelings to fulfill a promise he made long ago. Download and start listening now!

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Quotes & Awards

“The eddy and flow of complex political and personal intrigues is riveting and Chima navigates with graceful ease through multiple viewpoints and intricately realized settings…Every character is both likable and flawed, written with such clear-eyed compassion that it is impossible not to sympathize with all their competing goals.”

Listener Opinions

Tricia | 2/20/2014

" while not necessarily "the" middle book, it definitely read like a middle book. It does not seem like much happened, yet so much did.... "

Leslie | 2/6/2014

" I almost never start reading a book and then say that "I just can't put it down," but that is exactly the case with this book. I am obsessed with it. When I am not reading it, I am thinking about the characters, and wondering what is going to happen to them. Amazing! "

Christina | 1/22/2014

" Another terrific entry in the Seven Realms high fantasy series. Man, do I love these books! Raisa really comes into her own in this book, fighting off attacks both physical and political. Great action and magical scenes as well as romantic interludes. It is also great to see Han mature and become more secure in his use of wizardry. Bit of a cliffhanger ending-- I have to wait another whole year for the next one?! "

Afton Nelson | 1/11/2014

" I am in love with this fantasy series and the characters. As always, my only disappointment is that I must wait another year for the next book. "

Amorie Pickett | 1/2/2014

" This series is a fun fantasy adventure. I highly recommend it if you like that genre. "

Jennifer | 12/27/2013

" I wish I remembered more about books 1 and 2 in this series. It takes a while to get back into Raisa and Han's world and adventures. Can't wait to read the next one. "

Julie | 12/16/2013

" Good young adult fantasy series. Looking forward to the finale. "

Patrick | 12/13/2013

" As good as the previous books. The characters are good, the story is progressing...if you liked the first two books you will like this one as well. "

Paty | 12/11/2013

" Whereas the previous two books ignited love sparks between Raisa and Han, this book seemed rather disappointing. This was 500 pages that could have been edited down to 300. The last 200 pages were just difficult to read. I feel that readers will be equally disappointed. "

Anna | 12/10/2013

" Another excellent addition to the Seven Realms series. I love this series! This book was especially good with Raisa and all her friends and family at a turning point. "

Chris | 12/10/2013

" Now that I am this far into the series, what will I do until the library gets the next book? "

Cherish | 11/17/2013

" I don't want to go to the gym, I just want to sit and read the last book in this series!! "

Shanna | 9/29/2013

" Great book, more action and devilishness than the first two! "

J | 9/24/2013

" A great story that continues from the first two books. I have liked them all, and I think they flow well into each other I have to wait for the last one to come into the library. "

Dio | 8/3/2013

" ok they should make movies for this series! "

Yutg | 4/30/2013

" None of the current plotlines were resolved. It gave more questions than answers. Still pretty enjoyable. "

Angie Taylor | 4/28/2013

" Another great fantasy. My only complaint is that the story didn't end with this book, and who knows when the next one comes out. I love series, but I wish I would start them when all the books are out. "

Ana | 1/31/2013

" i LOVED this book! but the ending was bad. but it still KICKED ASS!!!!!!!!!!! "

Aubrey | 10/27/2012

" Good! Is this the end? "

Karie | 7/29/2012

" THE SERIES ISN'T DONE YET?? I hate that feeling--when you're getting to the end of the book, but the action hasn't caught up and there's no resolution in sight and the PAGES ARE RUNNING OUT. Good thing I got sidetracked and the fourth book has already been published. Now I just have to find it! "

" I LOVE this series. I just flew the first 3 books and now I have to wait for #4. ahhhhhhh. I am Way too impatient. "

Spiderhyde | 11/2/2011

" Awesome third book! Now I have to wait til next year for the last book -that stinks!
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Richard | 10/28/2011

" when I first got this book from the library i thought I was going to just read a few pages because of the pile of books I already have. but a few pages and few hours later I was done. Once again Mrs. Chima has done excellent work.
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Heidi | 10/23/2011

" I've enjoyed reading all of the books written by this author. I thought this was a trilogy, but it turns out that I get to read the final book next year. I can't wait!
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Bob | 10/14/2011

" JUST WHEN I THOUGHT THE SERIES COULDN'T GET ANY BETTER! I'M DEVASTATED UNTIL NEXT FALL. HUGE HUGE CLIFFNAHGER
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Brandee | 10/14/2011

" I love this book!
If Cinda Williams Chima wrote books for this series for the rest of my life I would be happy!
I get lost in the story and go through withdraw when it's over. I love it!!!
Can't wait for the next!
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Debbie | 10/10/2011

" I am looking forward to seeing what Raisa, Han, the Bayers, and the rest of the characters in this series do in the next book. I really like this series. I hope that the next one doesn't take too long to come out.
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Kim | 10/10/2011

" Nice continuation of the Seven Realms saga.
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Kerrlita | 10/9/2011

" I really like this series. I can't seem to get enough. I can't wait for the next book, but it won't be until next year! Arg!
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" I can hardly believe how fast this book came out! this third installment in the series is entirely satisfying, leaves you feeling like you saw something great yet you yearn for more when you finish. Truly excellent.
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About the Author

Cinda Williams Chima is the author of young adult fantasy novels, including the New York Times bestsellers Seven Realms and Flamecaster. Her books have received starred reviews in Kirkus and VOYA, among other publications. They have been named Booksense and Indie Next picks, an International Reading Association Young Adult Choice, and have been listed for the Kirkus Best Young Adult Books and the VOYA Editors’ Choice.

About the Narrator

Carol Monda is an award-winning actor known for her work in Out of Season, After You Left, and TheGentlemen. She is an accomplished voice-over artist and an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator, having lent her voice to over one hundred audiobooks, including New York Times bestsellers by Jodi Picoult, Lucia Berlin, Lisa Jackson, Chuck Palahniuk, Colum McCann, and Carla Neggers.

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